How Much does a Teacher get Paid in China?

ESL instructors from all over the globe go to China because of the excellent pay and benefits that come with teaching English there. Due to the epidemic and border limitations, these already competitive incomes have increased significantly. Continue reading to learn how much money you can make in China teaching English!

At China by Teaching, we are asked a lot about the pay of our teachers. You may be wondering how much teachers in China earn. It really is up for grabs.

Right now, there's a huge need for foreign instructors. This year, the pay for English teachers in China has risen dramatically. Because of the ongoing epidemic and the large number of foreign instructors who fled the nation at the beginning of 2020, this is the result (and many never returned). Therefore, getting a job as a teacher in China at this time is a wise decision.

Although we expect the salary of teachers in China to return to normal by the end of the year, the country will continue to be a fantastic place to teach. Furthermore, even 'average' wages are quite exorbitant.

Here's what you'll make in 2021 if you're an English teacher in China.

Typically, foreign instructors in China make between 2,150 RMB and 3,200 RMB a month, depending on experience and location. Teachers in the most prestigious institutions may expect to earn between 22,000 and 32,000 RMB per year (USD 3,500-5,000). To reach the top of the scale, you'd need many years of teaching experience in a tier 1 city after your certification.

Keep in mind the most significant manufacturing facility in your area. The cost of living in the city you choose will have an impact on your salary. Shanghai and Beijing, which are more costly, will, of course, have the greatest incomes. Cities are often divided into tiers for organizational purposes. The following is a breakdown of the many levels within each category:

Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou comprise Tier 1 cities.

Chengdu is in Tier 2 together with Xi'an (Tier 1 cities) and Nanjing (Tier 2 cities) as well as Suzhou (Tier 1).

In the third category are Yangzhou, Guilin, Sanya, Shantou, Nanchang, Huzhou, Hohhot, and Jilin

Educator wages in China: everything you need to know

Your credentials are critical.

Teaching English in China may be a lucrative career provided you have the right credentials and teaching experience.

Of course, the more qualified you are, the more money you may make demands on your employer. This applies to all teaching positions, regardless of location.

Be on the lookout for additional expenses that might result in higher teaching pay.

Consider accepting a job offer that appears to be mediocre at first glance. But after doing some research you learn that in addition to a generous housing allowance, return airfare home for school breaks, and reimbursement of your moving expenses, the'mediocre' salary also comes with excellent health insurance that covers all eventualities.

If you look at it objectively, maybe that pay isn't all that horrible after all. If you're going to be living and teaching in China, your main expenditures will likely be transportation and housing, so attempt to negotiate a wage plan that covers these costs in part.

The moral of the story: don't become too focused on one aspect of your compensation plan.

Private teaching may be a great way to supplement your income.

Increasing your earnings by moonlighting as a private instructor in China might be quite profitable. While the initial hourly fee is about USD 25, if you're excellent and in demand, and reside in a Tier 1 city or manage to acquire a side work with a large private corporation, you may demand up to USD 60 USD.

You can only work lawfully in China if you entered the country with a Z Visa, which is the only visa type available.